hope gave his final christmas show in vietnam after entertaining u.s. troops for nine straight years. bob hope began putting on those shows for our service members during world war ii and continued the tradition for six decades. carrying trademark golf club to boost the morale of our troops stationed thousands of miles from homes. actresses, dancers and models. you remember the pretty girls always with him on stage whipping the crowds into a frenzy. funny man bid a christmas farewell 40 years ago today. that's "the fox report" for this christmas eve monday, december 24th, 2012. i'm jamie colby in for shepard smith. i will be back here same time tomorrow a "fox & friends" christmas is next. good night. ♪ ♪ >> steve: welcome everybody to "fox & friends" christmas show. thank you for letting us share this holiday with you and your family. >> gretchen: we have amazing lineup for you billie ray cyrus is here. paula deen is is here. [ applause ] and all of your favorite permanents from the fox news channel they are going to stop by as well. >> brian: firs